EPC Subcontracting Procurement Lead

JD Ross Energy; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and commercial management of EPC construction subcontracting packages on complex infrastructure projects. You will develop procurement strategies, manage tender processes, and negotiate major contracts to drive value and mitigate risk.

Working with project delivery, engineering, legal, and international teams, you will ensure subcontractor performance, compliance with governance, and alignment with project

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience within procurement for large-scale EPC projects.
• Experience managing procurement for construction subcontracting packages.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, contract law, and commercial risk management.
• Experience administering and negotiating standard forms of contract including FIDIC, NEC, BIMCO, and similar frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in vendor management, tendering, and contract negotiations.
• Experience evaluating bids and implementing supplier qualification processes.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, project controls, quality assurance, and cost management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for EPC construction subcontracting works from sourcing through to contract award and execution.
• Lead tendering activities, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and key internal stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual compliance, quality standards, schedule adherence, and commercial accountability.
• Procure outsourced goods and services required to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, legal, and commercial teams to align procurement activity with project objectives.
• Support negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers while coordinating closely with international procurement teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, contract documentation, and cost-control metrics.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier capability assessments to optimise sourcing strategies and drive value.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the procurement process.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, procurement policies, and industry best practice.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Tendering

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FIDIC

NEC

BIMCO

Procurement systems

Excel

Job description

JD Ross Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and commercial management of EPC construction subcontracting packages on complex infrastructure projects. You will develop procurement strategies, manage tender processes, and negotiate major contracts to drive value and mitigate risk.

Working with project delivery, engineering, legal, and international teams, you will ensure subcontractor performance, compliance with governance, and alignment with project